We, the students, staff and parents of Merritt Bench Elementary school are committed to making our time here a positive experience by working and learning together with respect for ourselves and others, striving to do our best in all that we do.

  • Please make sure that you call the SAFE Arrival when your child is going to be absent, 1-844-434-8117 or visit go.schoolmessenger.ca or download and use the schoolmessenger APP.
  • It is important that you update the school when your contact information changes.
  • Please call  prior to 1:30pm if you have a message for your child regarding after school pick-up.
  • As students are dismissed at the outside doors, parents please wait outside to avoid hallway congestion.
  • Please call the office if you would like to arrange a meeting with your child's teacher.

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Find Us:

Merritt Bench Elementary School

3341 Grimmett St, Merritt, BC, V1K 1M3

Principal:  Mr. Kevin McGifford

Secretary:  Mrs. Vicki Klassen

Phone:  250-378-2528

Fax:  250-378-5289

BELL TIMES

First Bell:  8:25 a.m.

Recess:  10:00-10:15 a.m.

Lunch:  12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.

School ends:  2:30 p.m.

Oct
23
Wed
Sash Run hosted by Bench
Oct 23 all-day
Oct
25
Fri
Non-Instructional Day – No School
Oct 25 all-day
Nov
11
Mon
Remembrance Day – No School
Nov 11 all-day
Nov
29
Fri
Report Cards Go Home
Nov 29 all-day

Report Cards sent home and/or available in pdf format through the MyEd BC parent portal.

Dec
20
Fri
Last Day of School Before Winter Break
Dec 20 all-day
Dec
23
Mon
Winter Break
Dec 23 2024 – Jan 3 2025 all-day
Jan
6
Mon
School Re-Opens after the Winter break
Jan 6 all-day
Feb
14
Fri
Non-Instructional Day (Pro D) -No School
Feb 14 all-day
Feb
17
Mon
Family Day – No School
Feb 17 all-day
Mar
5
Wed
Parent/ Teacher Interviews School Dismissed @ 11:30am
Mar 5 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm